
The Mr. Collegiate African American Program (MCAAP) is back for its 20th Anniversary with a vengeance! Black men, primarily from historically black colleges and universities (HBCU’s) and other universities across the nation are invited to compete in the 2012 pageant program set for April 11-14, 2012 in Prairie View and Houston,Texas.
This year's theme is "Be Ye Transformed: Our Heritage, Our Legacy” is designed to invoke the spirit of the ancestors and to encourage the brothers to do well in their endeavors. Additionally, 2012 is an election year and one to make history again with the reelection of president Barak Obama.
The pageant, the first of its kind in the world, is being sponsored in conjunction with the National Leadership Summit on the Black Male, set for April 13-14, 2012,
"Students should participate in the pageant because it provides them the opportunity to develop the spirit of competition," Roberts said. "Additionally, the pageant provides programs for personal and professional development, self-esteem and confidence building, enhancement of leadership skills and developing a sense of responsibility to help the race."
Candidates will compete in five categories: personal and private interview; platform expression; talent; evening wear; and on-stage interview question. The young men will be judged by a panel consisting of professionals from the entertainment, academic and business community. Past judges have included mayors, council members, and executive producers of
For pageant and leadership summit information, contact: Mr. Collegiate African American Scholarship Pageant, P. O. Box 5433, Prairie View, Texas 77446 or mrcollegiateafricanamerican@gmail.com.

